Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. California Central Coast
  4. Santa Barbara
  5. Montecito
Ca Dario Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA

Ca Dario Montecito

4.8
4.8
897 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
Ca' 'Dario's newest restaurant on Coast Village Road promises the same authentic and fresh Italian cuisine as our other locations, now easily accessible for residents of Montecito!
Enjoy outdoor dining on our covered patio, or indoor in our elegant dining room.
We feature an adjustable roof that keeps out the rain and allows in the sun.
Dogs are welcome (we ask that you limit the number to one per guest)

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (805) 884-9419 ext. 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Area
    Montecito
  • Cross Street
    Middle Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Service

  • Santa Barbara

    Best Value

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Barbara

    Child-friendly

  • Santa Barbara

    Good for groups

  • Santa Barbara

    Healthy

  • Santa Barbara

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Barbara

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ca Dario Montecito offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "fantastic service" and "wonderful food." Guests praise its "authentic taste" and "extensive menu," highlighting the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere. The staff is consistently described as "attentive" and "accommodating," ensuring a memorable visit despite occasional hiccups with seating arrangements.

897 Reviews
  1. Jaclyn

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly timely service made this a great dinner!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Lance

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Standout on Coast Village Road… we’ve been to all the restaurants in Montecito and Ca ‘Dario is the best.

    Is this helpful?

  3. stephanie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was the first time in a while that we sat inside and though it was pretty loud the atmosphere was inviting. The service was very good and our dinners were well prepared and delicious. ( we both had the steak/ frites and shared a Caesar salad). It may have been better than the pasta which we most often choose. The waiters, bus staff, and host were all very attentive without being overbearing. Overall a great night.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Margo

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful. Service is most noticeable above and beyond most restaurants. Food is delish!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Julie

    VIP

    New York City

    151 reviews

    5.0

    151 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely birthday lunch out on the patio. The staff couldn’t have been nicer and we all enjoyed the delicious Italian cuisine and the menu choices.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was impressed with this location more than the Santa Barbara original. The food was better and more ambience as well. The white asparagus appetizer was very good. The pasta Stuffed with cheese very good too. The cannoli dessert was good +. It’s not easy to find a good cannoli - this was better than most - I’d suggest they put more cheese in the filling to emulate a true Napoli cannoli. That said - Well done.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Bud

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food, much better than cadario downtown.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Kirk

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered filet of sole in butter caper sauce. It was completely, 100% mushy. I have never had worse fish. Every entree comes with the exact same side servings of “roasted potatoes, roasted beets and sauteed spinach.” What high-end restaurant does that? Then each entree description was followed with the rude notice “no substitutions.” I guess they had to do that because many guests ask for something other than roasted beets and sauteed spinach. This restaurant has become a lazy, caricature of an Italian restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Daniel

    VIP

    West Palm Beach

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately we were greeted by a young lady that should not be the first person you encounter for this restaurant. She was not friendly or welcoming and did not present the restaurant well.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Autumn

    VIP

    Dallas

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service. The meal was wonderful. Wine selection was broad. Really enjoyed it. Will definitely be back.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Ca Dario Montecito offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 884-9419 ext. 2.

Ca Dario Montecito is rated 4.8 stars by 897 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ca Dario Montecito

1187 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Middle Road
  • Area
    Montecito
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:45
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dario Furlati
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo